Männer zum knutschen
“I’ve been to that bar, I’m sure”, I whispered in the ears of my friends as we watched “Männer zum knutschen” (Men To Kiss) at the Mardi Gras Film Festival.… Read the rest “Männer zum knutschen”
Tag Berlin
Berlin is one of my favourite cities in the world. I’ve visited Berlin on three separate occasions: first when it was divided, second when I travelled alone, and third when I travelled with a friend. Honestly, I could live there.
Berlin Wall Anniversary
It’s the twentieth anniversary today of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I doubt there’ll be television specials except perhaps on the ABC or SBS, but I note there is … Read the rest “Berlin Wall Anniversary”
Berlin Wall Flashback
Thanks to my schoolmate and friend, Louise, who sent me this photograph, here’s a brief flashback for you of a pimply-faced seventeen year old standing in front of something which … Read the rest “Berlin Wall Flashback”
Back in Berlin
Twenty five years ago, aged seventeen, I travelled to Germany (well, West Germany as it was then), with a group of school-mates and our teacher. I was in Year 12 … Read the rest “Back in Berlin”
Hello from Berlin
After an early evening nap, I headed back to the Amstel Tavern last night. The same barman from the other night was there again, and after chatting for a while … Read the rest “Hello from Berlin”
Lives Of Others
My friend John and I went to see a terrific film tonight, “The Lives Of Others” about the role of the secret police in East Germany. I don’t know why, … Read the rest “Lives Of Others”